A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he needs clearance to visit Edo, saying he is not afraid to visit any State in Nigeria.
Obi made the remarks on Thursday, during the presentation of a N50 million cheque to his alma mater – Christ the King College (CKC) – in support of infrastructural development.
Obi expressed disappointment that his recent visit to Benin was politicised, clarifying that the visit was to support healthcare development in the State.
“I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation-building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation,” Obi said.
The donation, made in collaboration with fellow old boys of the school, aims to improve educational facilities and learning conditions at the institution.
Obi described the gesture as a show of gratitude to the institution that shaped the values of himself and many others.
“This school helped form the values I and many others still hold dear today — discipline, moral grounding, and academic excellence. Supporting it is a way of giving back,” he added.
Obi called on other alumni of CKC and across the country to support their former schools, noting that the burden of educational development should not be left to the government alone.
In his remarks, the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, also an Old Boy, commended Obi and others for their dedication to education and national development.
